Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Xi Zhicai were all smart people, and they could see that Cao Cao didn't mean what he said.
Therefore, they are also very knowledgeable and do not ask any more questions.
Several people started talking in the lobby.
However, this conversation didn't matter, both parties were a little surprised.
In Cao Cao's view, Xun Yu and the other three were extraordinary in conversation and quick in thinking.
Whether it is about internal affairs or the general trend of the world, he always speaks clearly and has his own opinions.
Of the many people I met in Cao Cao, very few could compare with Xun Yu and the others.
The only one who can surpass Xun Yu and the others is Yang Ling!
After all, these three people were strongly recommended by Yang Ling!
In the eyes of Xun Yu and others, Cao Cao was so excited when he heard their arrival that he greeted them barefoot, which proved that he was thirsty for talents, which was different from Yuan Shao!
Not only that, Cao Cao's remarks are enough to prove that he is extremely talented and strategic, and he is a hero who can help the Han Dynasty and pacify the world!
This conversation can be said to be a great time for both host and guest!
“It’s so late to meet you today!”
Cao Cao laughed and said,
"Three gentlemen, please don't leave. I'll host a banquet tonight and we won't come back until we get drunk!"
"That's exactly what we meant!"
Xun Yu and the other three also responded with a smile.
Cao Cao waved to several servants and asked them to arrange accommodation for Xun Yu and the others.
Xun Yu and the others went happily.
After the arrangements were made, the servants said goodbye and left, leaving only Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai in the room.
"Brother Wen Ruo, what do you think of Cao Mengde?"
Guo Jia chuckled.
"Compared to Yuan Benzhu, he is the real hero and worthy of our following."
Xun Yu said slowly.
He originally served under Yuan Shao, but although Yuan Shao was known as a hero and gathered talents, he was unable to appoint people according to their talents and could not give him a stage to display his talents.
This is also the reason why Xun Yu left Yuan Shao with Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai.
Xun Yu and the others originally planned to go back to Yingchuan County directly, but they just passed through Dong County. They happened to hear that Cao Cao was talented, so they stopped by to pay a visit.
But I didn't expect that Cao Cao would be better than Yuan Shao!
"What do you mean?"
Xun Yu looked at the other two inquiringly.
"Corporal Cao Meng Deli Xian. Now he is short of counselors. If we defect here, we will definitely be put to good use."
Xi Zhicai smiled.
The two of them looked at Guo Jia who had not yet spoken.
But I saw Guo Jia touching his chin, pondering for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said,
"I'm not opposed to defecting to Cao Mengde, but there's one thing I can't figure out."
"Oh, what's the matter?"
"I don't deny that Cao Mengde is very talented, but whether it's reusing poor people, or improving farm tools, providing them to the people for free, and encouraging them to open up wasteland, it doesn't seem like he can come up with a solution."
Guo Jia said slowly.
Xun Yu's eyes lit up,
"You mean, he has another adviser?"
"Yes, and this person is extremely talented, and he is definitely not inferior to you or me!"
"In this case, we must go to Cao Mengde and get to know this talent!"
Xi Zhicai laughed and said!
…
the other side.
After finishing the conversation with Xun Yu and the others, Cao Cao excitedly went to the wing on the side of the Prefect's Mansion and found Yang Ling.
"gentlemen!"
Yang Ling was lowering his head and writing something on the paper with a brush.
When he heard someone calling him, he raised his head and saw Cao Cao, and he immediately couldn't laugh or cry.
Boss Cao, Boss Cao, you are the parent officer of a county. Logically speaking, shouldn't you be very busy?
Why do you come to me every now and then?
He dropped the brush in his hand and said helplessly,
"I've seen the prefect!"
"What are you doing, sir?"
Cao Cao, who was sharp-eyed, caught a glimpse of the words written on the paper: "When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass...".
Before he could finish reading, Yang Ling rolled up the paper, waved his hand and said with a smile,
"I'm sorting out the art of war."
"Sir, you actually know the art of war?!"
Cao Cao was moved.
Although Yang Ling has shown a lot of talents before, they were all in terms of the general situation of the world and internal affairs.
Cao Cao didn't expect that Yang Ling also knew about the art of war, and it seemed that he was still compiling a book.
"Well, I just understand a little bit."
Yang Ling said perfunctorily, seeing that Cao Cao was still staring at the paper in his hand, he could only say,
"Please rest assured, Prefect, I will let you take a look after I finish sorting it out."
"So good!"
Cao Cao smiled from ear to ear, then patted his head,
"I almost forgot about the business. Sir, do you still remember the three people Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai mentioned earlier?"
"Of course I remember, what's wrong?"
"They just came to visit. After some conversation, it turned out that as the gentleman said, these three are extremely talented people!"
Cao Cao explained.
Hey, according to historical progress, Xun Yu should not come to Cao Cao until early next year.
It was after Xun Yu recommended Xi Zhi that he became Cao Cao's counselor.
As for Guo Jia, he was replaced just after Xi Zhicai passed away.
It seems that the flapping of its wings as a butterfly still caused changes in history.
"I have left the three of them behind. I will host a banquet for them tonight. Will you, sir, come with me?"
"Don't! Don't!"
Yang Ling immediately shook his head.
joke.
Top counselors like Xun Yu and Guo Jia each have at least 800 tricks!
Guo Jia, in particular, is good at discerning people's hearts!
In addition to knowing history well and having a vision that transcends a thousand years, Yang Ling is no match for him!
Moreover, he also likes to keep a low profile and prefers to fish and paddle.
"Well, sir, he is indeed a low-key person."
Cao Cao sighed.
"Prefect, these three people are all rare talents. We must not let them go. We must let them stay!"
Yang Ling said seriously.
If these three people can stay, it will not only better help Cao Cao develop, but also put Yang Ling in peace.
To prevent Cao Cao from harassing him every day.
"good!"
Cao Cao nodded heavily and was about to leave when he was stopped by Yang Ling again.
"In addition, please ask the eunuch to find a skilled doctor to examine the bodies of Guo Fengxiao and Xi Zhicai first."
Although Cao Cao was confused, Yang Ling always had his own reasons for doing things, so he didn't ask too much and just followed the order.
…
That night.
The lobby is lit by candlelight.
Cao Cao held a banquet and personally entertained Xun Yu and the others.
After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, Cao Cao said with a smile,
"I wonder where the three of you, Wen Ruo, are planning to go on this trip?"
Xun Yu smiled slightly,
"Prefect Cao, to be honest, the three of us originally served in front of Yuan Gong's account, but Yuan Gong knew people well but was not good at using them. Therefore, the three of us left Jizhou, intending to seek refuge with the Ming Lord."
Hearing this, Cao Cao was immediately elated. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and said tentatively,
"If the three of you don't dislike me and think I'm worth following, can you stay in Dongjun?"
The three of them looked at each other and said in unison,
"That's exactly what we meant!"
Cao Cao was immediately overjoyed, stroking his palms and smiling,
"That's great! With the help of three people, it will be even more powerful!"
